Does the My Salon Suite FDD always include a Search Territory?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Search Territory.
In Franchisor's discretion, you may initially be granted the right to search for and locate, with Franchisor's written approval, Franchisee's Franchised Businesses in the search territory listed on Attachment A (the "Search Territory"), which otherwise will include the Development Area.
You acknowledge and agree that the Search Territory is non-exclusive and provides you with no territorial rights.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the inclusion of a Search Territory is not guaranteed but is at the discretion of the Franchisor. Specifically, My Salon Suite may grant the franchisee the right to search for and locate potential Franchised Businesses within a designated Search Territory, which is listed on Attachment A and typically includes the Development Area.
However, the FDD clearly states that this Search Territory is non-exclusive and does not provide the franchisee with any territorial rights. This means that even if a franchisee is granted a Search Territory, My Salon Suite retains the right to grant other franchises or operate its own businesses within that same area.
For a prospective My Salon Suite franchisee, this implies that while a Search Territory can provide an initial area of focus for identifying a location, it does not guarantee any form of exclusivity or protection from competition within that territory. It is essential for potential franchisees to understand this non-exclusive nature and conduct thorough market research to assess the competitive landscape before investing in a franchise.